The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.

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Business

Feb. 20, 2025

Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain

It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.

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Feb. 18, 2025 Production

Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island

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Feb. 8, 2025 Business

Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws

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Feb. 3, 2025 World

New Class of Sommeliers Affirmed in London

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Jan. 28, 2025 News Briefs

Mill Wastewater Extract Yields Promising Health Benefits

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Jan. 9, 2025 Health

MedDiet Named World’s Best for Eighth Straight Year

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World

Dec. 30, 2024

Decoding the Olive Fly's Symbiotic Secret

The Candidatus Erwinia dacicola bacteria allows olive fruit fly larvae to feed on green olives by overcoming their natural defenses.

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Health

Dec. 30, 2024

Spain Tackles the Salty Truth About Table Olives

High sodium levels in table olives concern public health officials, but the pollution from the production process is even greater.

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World

Dec. 19, 2024

Olive Oil Producers Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging

From new packaging material to reduced plastic designs, companies are reducing environmental impact and appeal to conscientious consumers.

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Food & Cooking

Dec. 19, 2024

Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade

The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.

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Business

Dec. 10, 2024

Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability

Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.

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Business

Dec. 5, 2024

An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain

The general secretary of the giant Spanish cooperative Dcoop accused bottlers of selling sunflower oil blends labeled as olive oil.

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News Briefs

Nov. 20, 2024

Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to London

The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will return to Central London with its flagship five-day Sommelier program.

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Business

Nov. 15, 2024

U.S. Consumers Embrace Olive Oil in Squeeze Bottles

Despite the growing popularity of squeeze bottles for their convenience, some question the potential impact on olive oil quality and the environmental burden of the packaging.

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News Briefs

Oct. 29, 2024

App Uses AI to Identify Top-Ranked Olive Oils

The Olive Oil Times World Ranking can identify award-winning olive oils by analyzing thousands of images and data points.

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News Briefs

Oct. 7, 2024

What 485 Million Years of Climate History Tell Us About Today's Crisis

New research finds that Earth’s average temperature has changed more drastically in the past than originally thought, but the current rate remains uniquely perilous.

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World

Oct. 3, 2024

Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates

Israel’s escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.

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Health

Oct. 3, 2024

Can Olive Oil Really Prevent a Hangover? An Expert Weighs In

While olive oil will not mitigate the negative consequences of drinking too much, no harm can come from consuming it before a night out.

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World

Sep. 23, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway

This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.

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News Briefs

Sep. 12, 2024

Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy

Farmers are concerned about widespread and unexplained instances of immature olives falling in Frantoio groves. Extreme weather is thought to be the cause.

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News Briefs

Sep. 12, 2024

Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission

A review found that a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet was more effective in helping type 2 diabetes patients achieve remission compared to a low-fat or traditional Mediterranean diet.